Uppu Thinda Mele Neeru Kudiyale Baeku

ಉಪ್ಪು ತಿಂದ ಮೇಲೆ ನೀರು ಕುಡಿಯಲೇ ಬೇಕು

Literal meaning – “If you have salt, you have to drink water”

This is similar to the saying “As you sow, so you reap”. Its used to highlight the consequences of one’s actions. Bad actions are always guaranteed to bring about negative results.